Zhifu Island: China's Zelda-like Treasure Island Worth Visiting

Zhifu Island is located in the northern part of Yantai City, Shandong Province. It's China's largest land-connected island with an area of approximately 10 square kilometers. Surrounded by sea on three sides and connected to the mainland on one side, it creates a unique landscape of "mountains on an island, islands within mountains." The island still preserves its pristine natural scenery and fishing village charm, making it the top choice for Yantai residents escaping the city noise on weekends.

✅Recommended Route
👣East Entrance Watchtower Rock - Real-life Zelda - Pebble Beach - Long Beak Beach

1️⃣Watchtower Rock
Panoramic views where you can overlook the beach and the watchtower rock from the cliff.

2️⃣Secluded Cliff Sea (Real-life Zelda)
Feels like stepping into The Legend of Zelda.

3️⃣Pebble Beach
The place where Cao Cao "gazed at the sea from Jieshi." Perfect for relaxing or beachcombing, with many small crabs and sea snails.

4️⃣Sea Erosion Cave
A triangular seaside cave with no queues for photos. Requires an ultra-wide-angle lens or iPhone 0.5x wide-angle for best shots.

5️⃣Long Beak Beach
Pass through the most beautiful coastal road with small fishing boats docked by the shore.

6️⃣Broken Sea Cliff
Yantai's "End of the Earth" (a play on "cliff" and "end"), stunning when captured by drone.

⚠️Pebble Beach has many sharp stones, be careful and watch out for cuts.

✳️For the east entrance direction, there are several fire checkpoints along the way. Entry is restricted during spring fire prevention season but allowed after June.